The writer continues his message. Now he warns about falling into unbelief. He gives the example of the people of Israel and their unbelief in the wilderness (Exodus 17:1-7). The readers would be familiar with this history of Israel. The Bible gives us rules we must and must not do, principles of what we…
Hebrews 13 finishes with a benediction for the readers, an apology for having such a long letter and thanks them for their patience, some news about Timothy, and the final words. My translation and notes of Hebrews 13:20-25. 20 Now may the God of peace, who brought again from the dead our Lord Jesus, that…
More miscellaneous rules for Christians to live by. Rules regarding doing good, sharing, attitude towards Christian leadership, prayer, and the writer’s personal appeal for prayer. My translation and notes on Hebrews 13:16-19. 16 Do not forget to do good and share, because with such sacrifices God is well pleased. 17 Be persuadable by those…
The writer covers believers’ response towards leaders, the immutability of Jesus Christ, a warning to be aware and avoid false teachers and their teaching, the ministry of the Lord Jesus as the Passover Lamb, the believer’s city, and one of the Christian’s sacrifices we are to offer. My translation and notes on Hebrews 13:7-15…
What judgment do Christians face and when? How is a pastor to preach to the believers in church? What is the warning in verses 3-4 that we must avoid? How are we supposed to think and act among other believers? My translation and notes on 2 Timothy 4:1-5 Preach Regardless of Opposition 1 I…
We can learn from the life experiences of our brothers and sisters in Christ. The Lord Jesus’s message to the believers in Sardis will help us to align our thoughts, desires, words, and deeds to what is pleasing in God’s sight. My translation and notes on Revelation 3:1-6 1 “To the messenger of the…
Paul writes answers to their questions regarding marriage and marital sex. This is my translation and notes. 1 Corinthians Chapter 7:1-5 Apostolic Counsel—Marriage 1 Now concerning the things youp wrote to me: “It is better for a man not to [sexually] touch a woman.” [In chapter 6, Paul is talking about sexual sins. To…
Is the any accountability for our actions? Too many live their life as if there is no accountability. William Barclay gives a little information concerning this from his notes on 1 Corinthians 15: Thucydides (2: 53) tells how, when the mortal plague came to Athens, people committed every shameful crime and eagerly snatched at…
Even though 3 John is short, it has many things to teach us, church workers, and any Christian. These are not suggestions, they are part of God’s kingdom life that we must learn now as much as possible. These are my translation and notes. Introduction Outline Salutation Chapter 1:1-4 Providing For Traveling Evangelists Chapter…
What is termed the Lord’s Prayer Matthew 6:9-13) shows us some specific areas for our prayers. The parallel passage is Luke 11:2-4. This is my translation and notes. The important part is to pray. Matthew 6:9-15 9 “So then pray like this, ‘Our Father who is in heaven, yours name is very holy. [There…